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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 604995" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>Actually I tend to disagree with the others somewhat on this. In my opinion you did pretty much what I would have done. A bull putting has head down and nudging you is exactly what I would expect of a gentle bull. This is how they act with each other in a non aggressive manner. On the other hand a cow or bull shaking their head at you is an indicator that he does not want to be messed with. Beating them with a stick can have negative results immediately or in the future. It can make them flighty, or even set them up for a fight in the future which I can promise you they will win. If you don't beleave this just go to the sale barn and watch some cattle fight a hotshot. Pushing them with a stick works very well and of course having it in your hand makes you feel safer.</p><p>Training of cattle starts at an early age as to who is the boss. Since this a borrowed bull you have no clue how that bull will react to anything. My advice is to not let him that close to you at any time. Give him his space. When a cow is in season everything may go out the window. At that time give them a lot more space. I have seen some very gentle bulls take on their masters almost as if they were considered competition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 604995, member: 5494"] Actually I tend to disagree with the others somewhat on this. In my opinion you did pretty much what I would have done. A bull putting has head down and nudging you is exactly what I would expect of a gentle bull. This is how they act with each other in a non aggressive manner. On the other hand a cow or bull shaking their head at you is an indicator that he does not want to be messed with. Beating them with a stick can have negative results immediately or in the future. It can make them flighty, or even set them up for a fight in the future which I can promise you they will win. If you don't beleave this just go to the sale barn and watch some cattle fight a hotshot. Pushing them with a stick works very well and of course having it in your hand makes you feel safer. Training of cattle starts at an early age as to who is the boss. Since this a borrowed bull you have no clue how that bull will react to anything. My advice is to not let him that close to you at any time. Give him his space. When a cow is in season everything may go out the window. At that time give them a lot more space. I have seen some very gentle bulls take on their masters almost as if they were considered competition. [/QUOTE]
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